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Proclamation: September 2021 Is National Suicide Prevention + Action Month

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Posted on: September 8, 2021 - 3:11pm
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National Suicide Prevention + Action Month Proclamation

WHEREAS; September is known globally as “Suicide Prevention Month,” the National Suicide Prevention + Action Month Proclamation was created to raise the visibility of the mental health resources and suicide prevention services available in our community. The goal is to start the conversation about mental health and the impact of suicide to help destigmatize the conversation and help connect people with the appropriate support services; and

WHEREAS; According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults, and the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34 in the US; and

WHEREAS; more than 48,000 people died by suicide across the United States in 2018, with an average of 132 suicides completed daily; and

WHEREAS; each and every suicide directly impacts a minimum of 100 additional people, including family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and community members; and

WHEREAS; the Town of Gray publicly places its full support behind those who work in the fields of mental health, education, and law enforcement; and

WHEREAS; global organizations like Hope For The Day (HFTD) and our local mental health partners serve on the front lines of a war that many still refuse to discuss, as stigma regarding suicide and mental health issues is far too prevalent; and

WHEREAS, we encourage all residents to take the time to understand the importance of mental health education and recognize that taking care of ourselves and others includes taking care of mental health.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that we, the Gray Town Council, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2021, as National Suicide Prevention + Action Month in the Town of Gray.

Gray Town Councilors 

Sandra Carder

Anne Gass

Dan Maguire

Martin Meaney

Krista Chappell

 

Resources:

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE (800) 273-TALK(8255)

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE (800) 656-HOPE(4673)

CRISIS TEXT LINE: TEXT "ITSOK" TO 741741

FOR VETERANS CALL: (800) 273-8255 (PRESS 1) TEXT: 838255 

THE TREVOR PROJECT FOR LGBT YOUTH (866) 488-7386

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @hopefortheday

FOR MORE RESOURCES, VISIT HFTD.ORG